I need help figuring out how much pop and beer to purchase for our upcoming party of 100 people.?

Question

We would likely purchase coke, pepsi, diet coke, mountain dew, squirt. Then also 2 or 3 different types of beer. All by the can. Probably some diet caffiene free in 2 liters. We are also having high balls and maybe punch(what do you think). How do I get a good estimate of what we will need? Will be 100 people for dinner and then and open house for the evening. Thanks if you can help!

Answer 1

I would get about 30 2 liter bottles of soda (if there are lots of kids get more than this)   At .99 on sale, this will be a cheap thing to  buy extra of.  

Figuring about 60 drinkers (30 kids and 10 non-drinkers),   About 40 for beer.   Allowing 3-4 each, about 7 cases.

I would also get a few cases of wine

I have also found that buying 3-4 cases of water (only cost you $16 - $20) is a popular thing

Answer 2

buy beer by the keg! Depending on how long the party is And the age bracket, Who? like family and friends or work related? I would estimate 1 drink before dinner if they are coming for dinner, 1 with dinner, .75 an hour after that. Beer drinkers will probably be closer to 2 an hour if its free.